Workload got you down? Kids screaming in the background of your conference call? Take a moment and escape from it all with this fantasy estate in Santa Rosa. Tucked away in a private foothills locale, this 2020 modern farmhouse has all that and then some. Fancy yourself an outdoor kitchen? How about a bocce court or your own putting green? With a slew of entertaining activities outside and a luxurious living space indoors, the baller villa at 5689 Wild View Way will leave you rested and relaxed… or at least we can fantasize that it would.

The high-end contemporary home features an easy open floor plan with a large great room and retractable glass walls that connect to an outdoor living space. The magazine-worthy interiors include wide-plank wood floors, intricate tile work, and a stone slab fireplace. The chef in the family will be impressed by the gourmet kitchen with a refrigerated wine column, a Wolf stove, Sub Zero fridge, and an island bar that opens onto the outdoor patio. And did I mention the views? Stunning vistas of Mount St. Helena to Geyser Peak can be glimpsed from almost every room in the house.

The outdoor amenities are equally dreamy. If bocce or golf isn’t your thing, there is a sparkling pool, spa, cabana, firepit, and sprawling green lawns surrounding.

Sound enticing? Take a  minute or two to explore the gallery above.

5689 Wild View Way is listed by Sheri Morgensen and Jessica Wynne of Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage.

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The vacation home of San Francisco power couple Katherine and David deWilde is on the market in Kenwood for $16.7 million. The 12.7-acre property received national coverage earlier this month when the Wall Street Journal picked up a story by the high-end real estate site Mansion Global.

According to both sources, the home was purchased by the banking and finance executives in 2011 for just over $5 million. After investing over $8 million in renovations the home now boasts a speakeasy, pool, home theater, gym,  bunkhouse and two guesthouses.

The modern estate is filled with a plethora of entertainment offerings. Fancy your own subterranean wine cellar? How about a full-size tennis court? Or is bocce more your thing? And did I mention the speakeasy? The rustic party barn is only accessible via a secret door and comes with a stage and a hidden bar in an old metal shipping container.

Eclectic “imperfections” add to the character of the home. The 5,970-square-foot upcycled farmhouse features floors made from reclaimed wine barrel staves, kitchen lights made out of plowing tools and antique tile floors imprinted with animal pawprints.

Spend a minute or two exploring the property in our gallery above.

2020 Lawndale Road in Kenwood is listed by Holly Bennett at Sotheby’s International Realty. 

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Playfully nicknamed “EqWine,” a luxury estate in the Petaluma Gap AVA just hit the market for $12.95 million. This high-end horse and wine lover’s compound sits on a 43-acre lot with over 16 acres of award-winning pinot noir.

Located at 2420 Moon Mountain Ranch Road in Petaluma, the estate comes with a classic Italianate villa with over 7,000 square feet of living space. The home features a gourmet kitchen, an open concept great room and two spacious bedrooms. An additional two bedrooms are available for overnight guests in the attached guest cabana.

Exterior spaces are equally engaging. There is an expansive patio, an outdoor kitchen, a sparkling pool and Mediterranean-style fountains dotting the grounds.

On the money-making side of things, there is a 16-acre pinot vineyard and a professional equestrian facility with 68 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas and housing for staff and trainers.

So stop horsin’ around grab a glass of your favorite pinot and click through our gallery above.

Property listed by Tim Rangel at Sotheby’s International Realty. 

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We spend a lot of time on this blog covering multi-million dollar estates with mortgages far out of reach for the majority of Sonoma County. But what is out there for the rest of us?

According to the latest Compass real estate reports, the median home price in Sonoma County is $825,000. With a median income of only $81,018, the monthly mortgage for a house at this price would occupy over 50%* of one’s monthly income. According to traditional housing cost rules, the money you pay on mortgage or rent should occupy only 30% of one’s income, making homes priced around $500,000 a more affordable option for those who bring home an average Sonoma County salary.

But what do homes price at $500,000 look like in Sonoma County? There are plenty of urban ranches, cozy country cottages and Russian River getaways. Some of them are not built for year-round living and will need a little sweat equity. Some may have fabulous interiors but only a paved lot for a yard. What are you willing to give up to be able to afford a mortgage instead of rent?

Click through our gallery above to explore five homes under $500,000 currently on the market.

*Calculated using Zillow’s mortgage calculator with 20% down, a 30 year fixed mortgage and a 2.9% interest rate.

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On the market for the first time in 45 years, the Stonewood vineyard estate is up for grabs in Sonoma. The sprawling 187-acre property comes with a hand-chiseled stone house, multiple outbuildings and the lucrative 56-acre Los Chamizal vineyard. Tucked away in a secluded locale close to the entertainments of downtown Sonoma, the picturesque ranch mixes a bit of the Old World and the new.

The stone chateau is built in the style of Provence, France. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home features, rustic exposed beam ceilings, fireplaces and stone gathered from the surrounding vineyard. French doors unite interior and exterior living spaces for that easy-breezy Mediterranean appeal.

Leaving the big house you will find a rustic guest cabin with floor-to-ceiling wood paneling and a large deck on the edge of a private lake. The quaint two-bedroom, two-bathroom is flanked by a large vegetable garden and fruit orchard.

Completing the roster is a barn constructed with salvaged wood from SF’s Pier 41, a stable with bunkhouse and a 56-acre vineyard.

Sounds enticing? Click through our gallery above to preview the estate.

18000 Gehricke Road in Sonoma is listed by Mark Stornetta at Compass Realty.

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According to a recent article by SFGate, a two-home estate in Santa Rosa is asking for $3,290,000 in cash or cryptocurrency. The 18-acre compound comes with a classic Wine Country residence and a smaller guest cottage that showcase our region’s love of fine wine and great food.

The architectural main residence features a curvilinear living room with walls of windows radiating out from a central hearth. Adjacent to that is the chef’s kitchen complete with Viking stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and not one but two pantries.  If that’s not enough there is Tuscan-inspired wine room and two luxurious bedrooms.

Outdoor amenities include a pool, spa and outdoor kitchen.

A second more modest home on the property comes with a third bedroom, full kitchen and office.

Listings asking for cryptocurrency are becoming more prevalent across the nation. According to Yahoo Money, Realtor.com is tracking the trend, noting a peak in April of 71 listings that mentioned crypto or bitcoin in their descriptions.

Although the Santa Rosa listing may be one of the first homes in Sonoma County asking for a digital payout, it is certainly not the last. As analyst Nicolas Bedo of Realtor.com told Yahoo, “If the cryptocurrency market can get a firmer foothold and grow confidence from the general public, we may see a wider adoption of home sellers accepting cryptocurrencies as payment.”

For more information contact listing agent  Lisa Thomas at Compass Real Estate.

Click through our gallery above to preview the estate.

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According to a recent report by the website Apartment List the median rent in Santa Rosa is $2,045 for a two-bedroom,  $801 more than the national average.  Rents are up 2.5% from last month and 8.2% from July of last year.

Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, prices have continued to rise. In March 2020 the average rent in Santa Rosa was $1,940 for a two-bedroom and slowly rose to $2,045, an increase of 5%.

Prices are also rebounding for our Bay Area neighbor. San Francisco made national news with a 27% drop in rents from March 2020 through January 2021, but since January, San Francisco rents have gone up by over 17%. The current median rent in S.F. is $2,708 for a two-bedroom unit.

According to Apartment List, rents are also going up in many more “affordable” cities throughout the nation. In Boise, Idaho you could rent a two-bedroom for $941 in March of 2020, but it will cost around $1,307 for a similar apartment today.

Curious to see what the median rent of $2,045 will rent you in Sonoma County? Click through our gallery above.

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Calling all horse lovers! A two-home professional equestrian property on 71 acres just hit the market in Petaluma for $12.6 million.

Surrounded by rolling hills, the expansive compound comes with a 15-stall horse stable, lounge area, tack room, vet stall, grooming stations and an arena fit for official competitions.

The property also features two ponds, a reservoir, manicured gardens, fenced-in pastures, acres of lawn, miles of riding trails and a eucalyptus forest.

A four-bedroom farmhouse and water tower house both feature updated interiors that include reclaimed wood paneling and chef’s kitchens.

See it all in the gallery above.

105 Purvine Road in Petaluma is listed by Fletcher Irwin of Perch Real Estate.

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Less of a barn than a sleek conceptual design, the uber-modern “Triple Barn House,” pays homage to Sonoma’s agricultural roots.

Designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects in 2016, this stylish modern home utilizes glass, concrete and Cor-Ten steel to turn Sonoma Valley landscapes into works of art.

The gallery-like architectural estate features intelligently designed corridors that play with natural light and shadow. Behind every corner you will find breathtaking landscapes framed by large picture windows. This may make the home feel stuffy, but it is anything but. The bright and cheerful home comes with a wide-open great room, gourmet kitchen, office, three comfortable bedrooms and a gym.

The outdoor spaces are equally intriguing. Built to capitalize upon Sonoma County’s beautiful temperate climate, the estate features a plethora of spaces for entertaining under the stars. There is a soaking tub on a private deck off the master bedroom and a cantilevered eave extending from the kitchen with an outdoor bar, grilling area, and lounge.

If that’s not enough there is a raised bed garden for growing veggies and flowers and multiple trails to explore on the six-acre parcel.

Click through our gallery above to preview the estate.

101 Adobe Way in Sonoma is listed by Daniel Casabonne at Sotheby’s International Realty.

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With all of this focus on million-dollar listings these days, we thought we would take a look at homes at the other end of the spectrum, properties priced below $300,000.

According to Zillow, the median home price in the United States is $293,349 and Sonoma County’s average is  $739,704. With a county median of more than double the national price, is there anything available locally for under $300,000?

The answer is, “yes.”

Sonoma County properties priced around the national average tend to be smaller and in worse condition than your typical single-family residence. Scrolling through the listings this week we found a handful of Russian River cottages, condos and fixer-uppers.

So what does the U.S. median home price buy you in Sonoma County? Click through our gallery above to take a closer look.

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